video review: wine of the week

1st July 2012

Bodegas Emina, Ribera del Duero 'Pasion' 2009, Spain
Ribera del Duero in the north of Spain has become one of the country's most sought-after wine regions in recent decades thanks to estates like Vega Sicilia and Pesquera. This is 100% Tempranillo, aged for
six months in barrique and although a bit of a blockbuster, it is a wine with structure and freshness. It has cedar and smokiness on the nose - tobacco and cigar smoke - and plenty of cassis-like black fruit.
On the palate a hint of something more gamy, but deliciously juicy stuff. The chocolate and toast of the oak is there, as is the alcohol (14% ABV), but there's a cherry freshness that makes this a wine that
invites a second sip, and indeed a second glass. It's concentrated and structured enough to suggest some cellaring potential too. Watch the video for
more details and food-matching suggestions. £12.99, Ocado.